Tigers Extend A.L. Central Lead With Victory

It was a scary win, but it was a win nonetheless.

The Indians’ Shin-Soo Choo hit a two-run home run in the 9th to cut the Tigers’ lead two just one, but Detroit held on to win, 6-5.

Justin Verlander was strong in his start, as he struck out 11 in seven innings of work. He allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks to earn his 17th victory of the season.

The Tigers were helped out offensively by a big four-run 4th inning. It was the bottom of the order that came through big in that inning, as Brandon Inge (the Tigers' No. 7), Gerald Laird (No. 8) and Ramon Santiago (No. 9) all had RBI singles in the fourth.

Detroit will travel to Chicago to start a three-game series with the White Sox on Friday. The Twins are in action Friday as well, as they head to Kansas City for a three-game set.

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